Category: Agriculture & Environment

AS climate shocks intensify and input costs continue to rise, Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector is under growing pressure to produce more with fewer resources. From recurrent droughts in Matabeleland and parts of Mashonaland to fertiliser shortages and post-harvest losses, the need for smarter, technology-driven farming has never been more urgent. Emerging global examples now point to how artificial intelligence (AI) could offer a practical pathway for transforming Zimbabwean agriculture. A recent case from India, where Microsoft’s AI-powered Farm Vibes platform has helped farmers in the drought-prone Baramati region dramatically improve productivity,...